Wordle #1696

Wordle Hints and Answer for Monday, February 9, 2026

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a noun with 2 vowels and uses very common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Medium

noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Yes

Letters

Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

CLOSELEARNCORAL

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word belongs to the world of music and the arts.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter this in an orchestra pit or a string quartet performance.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word contains the letter L, and in fact, it appears more than once.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This stringed instrument is larger than a violin but smaller than a double bass, and players sit while performing it.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

It nearly rhymes with ECHO.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

This five letter word starts with C and ends with O. Yo Yo Ma is the most famous player of this instrument.

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Answer

CELLO

This stringed instrument originated in northern Italy during the early 16th century. The name is actually an abbreviation of the Italian word violoncello, which means little violone. Despite being called little, it produces a rich, warm, deep tone that many describe as the instrument closest to the human voice.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle features a double letter, which can be tricky. When you get feedback showing a letter is correct, consider whether it might appear twice in the word. Many players forget to test repeated letters, which can lead to wasted guesses.